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NGO to Maik: Respect Orang Asli people’s belief
PUCHONG: Back off from the Orang Asli people and let them practise their beliefs in peace, said Pusat Komas, a human rights NGO. In a statement, the NGO slammed the Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (Maik) for its
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Megat Zaharuddin resigns as Felda chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Megat Zaharuddin Megat Mohd Nor has announced his resignation as Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) chairman effective June 30. Megat Zaharuddin informed of his intention to resign yesterday, Felda said in a statement today. Economic Affairs
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Malaysia to stay away from conflicts initiated by others
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will not allow itself to be dragged into conflicts initiated by others, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir. Speaking at the 33rd Asia Pacific Roundtable here, he said right now the cohesiveness of nations is crucial, more
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PM Mahathir: Malaysia Airlines to retain identity even if sold
KUALA LUMPUR: The government would like to sell Malaysia Airlines, but its identity as the national carrier is to be retained, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said the government had made a lot of changes to Malaysia
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Schoolgirl left with bruises after being caned by teacher
PUCHONG: A teacher in a secondary school has been accused of abusing one his female students, leaving heavy bruises on the girl’s legs and arms. In a 2.38 seconds video posted on social media, the student’s mother is seen berating
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Balan’s family: The quest for justice continues
*Monday, 24 June, Seremban High Court* This morning, Balan’s wheelchair was wheeled into the court, without him on it. His sisters and children came. One of his sisters was carrying his photo. When PSM members and I met them in
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Chikungunya cases on the rise in Alor Star
ALOR STAR: Nine more cases of chikungunya were recorded in Alor Star, bringing the total to 23 cases suspected to be infected with the disease after displaying symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rashes. Kedah Health director Datuk Dr. Norhizan
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MMEA foils bid to smuggle 45,000 crawfish fry
BATU PAHAT, June 24 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled an attempt to smuggle some 45,000 crawfish into the country. Batu Pahat MMEA maritime zone director Commander Mohamad Othman said the contraband, in 19 polystyrene boxes, were
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Penang water supply to be restored
GEORGE TOWN: Water supply to about 200,000 consumers in Seberang Prai Tengah, Seberang Prai Selatan and some parts of the Penang Island will be restored in stages from 3 pm today after repair works on a major pipe burst had
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Major pipe burst at Penang´s water treatment plant
GEORGE TOWN: About 200,000 water consumers are expected to experience supply interruptions following a water pipe burst incident at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant, Penang’s largest water treatment plant, late this afternoon. Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) chief executive
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